Our Guide to the Disability Access to Premises Standards
The Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010 is legislation under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. It ensures that people with disabilities, their families, friends and support work
Your Guide To The Importance of Assistive Devices
It is difficult to underestimate the importance of assistive devices. According to the World Health Organisation, one billion people worldwide need assistive technology today , and more than two billion
How To Choose The Right Pressure Relief Cushion For A Wheelchair
Looking for a new wheelchair cushion ? The shopping process might seem simple enough — find a cushion that fits your client’s wheelchair and feels comfortable to sit on! However, there’s actually a lot more you
How To Clean & Disinfect A Wheelchair
COVID-19 has taught us the importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to help stop the spread of infection. This is even more critical in medical settings (e.g. nursing homes, hospitals) where the risk of
Safety Guide: How to Use a Patient Lifting Sling
Lifting slings and hoists are mobility aids that help nurses and carers at home or in medical settings to transfer patients who need assistance moving from point A to point B. Slings and hoists are used in comb
Your Guide To Maintaining A Manual Wheelchair
Manual wheelchairs are light, have the option to fold and do not require charging, making them an excellent choice for those who love to travel and do not need assistance propelling themselves forward. While
Your Guide to the Care of Paraplegic Patients
A paralysing injury can be distressing for the patient as well as those around them. Paraplegic patients lose the use of their legs, their movement and their freedom — this is a life-changing event that will re
How To Support Kids In Wheelchairs & Make Every Day Easier
Our kids are growing, learning and developing every day — for kids in wheelchairs, this can be even more of a challenge! Their needs will change drastically as their skills develop and their bodies grow, wh
How To Maintain Your Power Wheelchair's Batteries
Mobility power wheelchairs are one of Active Mobility’s core products and one of the main ways that people who live with disability become independent once more. However, like all electrical equipment they requ
How To Find The Best Pool Hoist for Your Needs
Summer is just around the corner and in the hot summer sun, there’s nothing better than a dip in the swimming pool. Going for a swim has countless benefits — it’s refreshing in the heat, it’s great for your
Your Guide To NDIS Core Supports
If you are living with a disability or you are the carer of someone with a disability, understanding NDIS supports and budgets can be tricky. Within the NDIS, there are 15 support categories, each with its
Safety Tips For Rollators
Rollators are one of the equipment that clients might need as they grow older. Although they can move, it doesn’t mean that they move as efficiently or quickly as they used to and having a rollator will help.
How To Purchase From Us Through Your NDIS Plan?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has helped people living with disability obtain equipment that they need to keep being independent or to assist them with their daily routines. Active Mobili
How To Maintain Rollators
Following from our previous blog about keeping clients safe while using their rollators, this week we’ll talk about how to best maintain their rollators so that it’ll stay with them for years to come. Like all
Buyer's Guide To Compact Scooters
Mobility scooters, like power mobility wheelchairs, give users the independence and mobility they need for day-to-day living. Users can simply use them to drive up to the shops, visit friends or even take it to
Guide To Bariatric Patient Lifting Hoists
Choosing the right lifting hoist is important as it allows both carers and patients to move with dignity and safely. However all lifting hoists have a Safe Weight Limit, which limits the amount of weight that t
Buyer's Guide To Disability Baths
Personal hygiene and bathing are day-to-day activities that people do on a daily basis. However for those living with disability even the most basic of things can be difficult for them and that can lead to frus
Your NDIS Journey
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide all Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need to enjoy an
Testing Your Mobility Scooter's Battery
Many representatives and technicians have admitted that most of the service calls they receive relate to Battery issues . Users claim that their battery depletes quickly despite their scooter being new or havin
Your Guide To Choosing Daily Living Aids For The Elderly
Everyone deserves a chance to live and work independently. As we age, the ability to fulfil daily tasks continues to decline, while our dependence on external assistance increases. Fortunately, the growing